2009 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
- 133
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 133 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 44 records
- brake pedal · 26 records
- passenger side · 25 records
- brake light · 20 records
- traction control · 18 records
- side headlight · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Bought my 2009 chevy malibu ltz in april 2015 in may 2015 my service esc service traction control lights started to come on and my taillights are lighting up as if on the breaks when i am not.( they come on while i am stoped at a red light have never come on while moving) returned to the dealership where i got my car and the lights were off so they said they could not do anything until the lights were on(the lights…
ODI 10735431
Exterior Lighting
My driver side headlight keeps going out i've replaced it many time. The wire harness gets really hot and melts the wires.
ODI 10836735
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). Two years later, the brake lights failed to illuminate when applied, but would illuminate when the brake pedal was not depressed. The service esc and traction control warning…
ODI 10957904
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10661537
Exterior Lighting
The passenger front headlight burned out. I took it to the dealership and had it replaced. Within a week or so, it had burned back out. At that time the dealership determined that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10668445
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
First issue happened with the driver low beam not working then work again a few days later. The problem keeps going on from passenger and driver low beams. I've noticed the connectors were melted and changed them and they would both work for a few weeks then one would go out again. Second issue is the passenger airbag doesn't turn on when passengers are in the vehicle. It works sometimes but not everytime. Third…
ODI 10760879
Exterior Lighting
After the completion of repairs for recall 13036 in the fall of 2014 i was informed that my high mount break light was no longer function. After doing a great deal of research i have learned that a great number of consumers are facing the same challenge. My light worked without issues until the recall work was done on my car. The dealership stated that it was not warranty covered nor were they liable for the…
ODI 10745755
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
First issue noticed was passenger airbag not on while passengers are in front and rear of vehicle. The passenger airbag sensor works 50% of the time. Second issue started close to the same time as the airbag. When using the keyless entry or the electric lock buttons inside the car , it fails to lock or unlock the passenger side doors. After 30 minutes or so it will then lock the doors. The latest issue started on…
ODI 10660298
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the rear brake lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the brake lights remained…
ODI 10778842
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer could not provide an estimated date for arrival. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not…
ODI 10621318
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2009 malibu began having issues where the bas light would come on in error. A recall has since been put out for this. Around this same time, the car began having blinker issues. The right blinker would not turn off after a turn and the left blinker would not stay on without being held down. *tr
ODI 10617809
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down the freeway between 70 & 75 mph. I heard brakes screeching behind me. I then realized that my cruz had also went off. I knew that my brake lights had come on for no reason again as they had in the past. I was sure cars were going to start rear ending each other because they thought i had slammed on my brakes. When this is occurring with my vehicle the brake lights are off when i'm stopped at a…
ODI 10608367
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The break lights turn on without the pedal being press down while the car moving . Also while the car in not moving and the engine running. Also another problem that i have is that tire monitor light come on all the time without the tire needing air.
ODI 10888506
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2009 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlight problems. *smd the consumer stated over the last two years, the low beam headlights would go out. The passenger side light was replaced three times, and the driver side was replaced twice. Each time, the replacement cost was $100.00. *jb
ODI 10617529
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2009 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to body control module connection system recall reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated in june 2014, the vehicle wasn't running smoothly. It seemed to exhibit a jerk motion and felt as though it was going to stall. The esc light would illuminate and then go out. The dealer made some repairs on june on june 27, 2014. After the repairs were made, the consumer received…
ODI 10694537
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Having problems with 2009 chevy malibu lt. Brake lights stay on constant, and turns off when brake pedal is pressed. What ever the problem has effected the traction control and cruise control. Been to dealer twice. First time they put in a new brake switch and said it was faulty and put some gel on some connectors "250$" week later having same problem. Took back to dealer. Know there replacing wiring and connectors…
ODI 10597848
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
After filing two complaints with you, and receiving a recall alert from you, i am being told by gm that my vehicle, a 2009 malibu built between the years specified in your recall notice, is not included in the recall you alerted me about. How is this possible? The referenced recall # 14v252000, as he experienced the same malfunction, as described in the recall. The consumer has invoices, that date bate to 2011,…
ODI 10595852
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I received a recall notice number13036. To my understanding the recall has not been sent out to the current dealers to deal with the recall. My car brakes lights illuminated and the traction control light comes on while i'm driving putting my life in danger. Took the car to the dealer several times, but since the lights were not showing any defect they said there was nothing they could do. I have contacted the…
ODI 10619187
Exterior Lighting
The rear brake lights come on without depressing brake. When brake peddle pressed, brake lights do not illuminate. *tr
ODI 10576002
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
This is the second time in two years the passenger headlight has went out. The first time was three weeks after purchasing the vehicle. Now again, this can not be a simple headlight just going out on the exact same side. *tr
ODI 10561434
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that they had to replace the headlights an excessive amount of times. The contact stated that replacement headlights were needed an average of once or twice a year. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness that was connected to the headlights was faulty, would overheat, and burn out, causing the…
ODI 11269323
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights will come on randomly. This also causes the cruise control to kick off. The lights will stay on for varying lengths. *tr
ODI 10559448
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights malfunction. Thank god, i was driving behind my wife and her malibu's brake lights were not on when she braked. And then turned on when she didn't have her foot on the brake pedal. Took to dealership, and he said he's been seeing that alot lately. Please recall before someone has major accident! Thank you *tr
ODI 10543354
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The cruise control was malfunctioning and after researching the problem i discovered that the brake lights could also be affected. When applying the brake the light in the rear window would actually go completely off. The repair is described in tsb 08-05-22-009c and was completed. The problem appears to be fixed. However it appears there was a previous recall for this type of problem with earlier general motors…
ODI 10548748
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
While driving the brake lights will come on for no reason and the service traction control warning will activate. If you tap the brakes the lights will go off for a few seconds but then come back on. If you apply the brakes to stop the lights go out and people behind you are confused. We get honked at and hand gestures constantly. We replaced the brake light switch and it was recalibrated and the problem still…
ODI 10586468
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.